A First Chance

A first chance

to kiss the ocean

and feel its rush

upon my toes--

the largeness of

its power slap

currents against

the shoreline

noisy gulls above

and sunlight

blazing in

reflections with

crests of foam

at my feet.

I am thrilled 

as a sweep

of tidal bore

overcomes

my innocence

with a taste

of magic.